We are seeking an experienced Carpenter skilled in both rough and finishing works to join our construction team based in Diego Garcia. The role involves constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. Responsibilities include formwork installation, cabinet installation, drywall setup, and painting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate precision, craftsmanship, and adherence to safety standards while delivering high-quality results across diverse projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
- Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saw.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props, using appropriate hand tools.
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
- Work from plans and specifications.
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
- Select and order lumber and other required materials.
- Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and panelling.
- Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas such as heating and electrical wiring work.
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Work with and/or remove hazardous material.
- Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
- Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, and wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
- Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
- Perform minor plumbing, welding and/or concrete mixing work.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Certificate in Carpentry & high school Diploma
- carpentry and building maintenance in conflict-area facilities.
- safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
- workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- First Aid and CPR.
At RA, we want to create an inclusive workplace, where we embrace differences and diversity. We are always keen to see applications from individuals with different cultural, academic and professional backgrounds
If this describes you, then apply now, your next big adventure awaits!
For immediate consideration email an updated resume to [Confidential Information]
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